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Shanghai mon amour
by Mimi CostalungaSie: das Au-pair-Mädchen. Jung, unerfahren, spontan. Er: der Vater des Kindes. Alleinstehend, ehrgeizig, autoritär. Wo: Shanghai, China. Lilou Renaud wagt den Schritt in eine unbekannte Welt, um ihrem beschaulichen Leben in Saint-Damien en Médoc zu entkommen. Sie ist geflohen, um Klarheit darüber zu gewinnen, was sie wirklich vom Leben will, und hat ... Mathis Tang gefunden. Der ehrgeizige, elegante Chef eines großen Modeunternehmens ist nicht der Herr mittleren Alters, den sie erwartet hat. Als Sohn einer französischen Mutter und eines chinesischen Vaters verkörpert er den Charme von Ost und West, und Lilou kann nicht anders, als sich zu ihm hingezogen zu fühlen. Für Mathis ist Lilou wie eine frische Brise. Sie ist die Einzige, die es versteht, seinen Sohn Lucien in die richtige Richtung zu lenken, und bringt den Familiensinn in ihr Leben zurück, auf den der Mann zu verzichten glaubte. Aber wo ist die Mutter von Lucien? Warum gibt es keine Bilder von ihr im Haus, warum kann niemand sie erwähnen? Was ist das Geheimnis, das Mathis so gut verbirgt und das ihn zu quälen scheint? Der gegenseitigen Anziehung nachzugeben, ist nicht das Klügste, wenn unzählige Hindernisse lauern. Aber wer kann schon weise sein, wenn das Herz im Weg steht? Ein romantisches Abenteuer in der pulsierenden Metropole Shanghai.
Shanna
by Kathleen WoodiwissUna dama en apuros, tan bella como exquisita. Un hombre que no tiene nada que perder... Una de las novelas románticas más arrebatadoras y sensuales de los últimos tiempos. Una hermosa y aristocrática mujer se une en matrimonio con un audaz y apuesto aventurero. Desde el inicio, la relación conyugal se perfila como ardiente y explosiva. Shanna no está dispuesta a dejarse avasallar por el impetuoso Ruark. Sin embargo, no imaginan que la pasión que les consume tendrá, también, que arrastrar terribles peligros y aventuras en dos continentes. Desde el Londres del siglo XVIII hasta las húmedas plantaciones del Caribe, pasando por mares infestados de piratas sanguinarios, Shanna y Ruark asumirán sin vacilar el vertiginoso destino de su peculiar historia de amor y la llevarán hasta sus últimas consecuencias...
Shanna
by Kathleen WoodiwissUna dama en apuros, tan bella como exquisita. Un hombre que no tiene nada que perder... Una de las novelas románticas más arrebatadoras y sensuales de los últimos tiempos. Una hermosa y aristocrática mujer se une en matrimonio con un audaz y apuesto aventurero. Desde el inicio, la relación conyugal se perfila como ardiente y explosiva. Shanna no está dispuesta a dejarse avasallar por el impetuoso Ruark. Sin embargo, no imaginan que la pasión que les consume tendrá, también, que arrastrar terribles peligros y aventuras en dos continentes. Desde el Londres del siglo XVIII hasta las húmedas plantaciones del Caribe, pasando por mares infestados de piratas sanguinarios, Shanna y Ruark asumirán sin vacilar el vertiginoso destino de su peculiar historia de amor y la llevarán hasta sus últimas consecuencias...
Shanna
by Kathleen E. WoodiwissFrom New York Times bestselling author Kathleen E. Woodiwiss comes one of her most iconic and beloved romances of all time...A pact is sealed in secret behind the foreboding walls of Newgate Prison. In return for one night of unparalleled pleasure, a dashing condemned criminal consents to wed a beautiful heiress, thereby rescuing her from an impending and abhorred arranged union.But in the fading echoes of hollow wedding vows, a solemn promise is broken, as a sensuous free spirit takes flight to a lush Caribbean paradise, abandoning the stranger she married to face the gallows unfulfilled.Ruark Beauchamp's destiny is now eternally intertwined with that of the tempestuous, intoxicating Shanna. He will be free . . . and he will find her. For no iron ever forged can imprison his resolute passion. And no hangman's noose will keep Ruark from the bride-- and ecstasy--that he craves.
Shannon McKenna Bundle: Ultimate Weapon, Extreme Danger, Behind Closed Doors, Hot Night, & Return to Me (The Mccloud Brothers Series)
by Shannon MckennaShannon McKenna Bundle: Ultimate Weapon, Extreme Danger, Behind Closed Doors, Hot Night, & Return to MeUltimate Weapon"Dark characters and darker emotions. . .perfectly balanced by the heat they generate."--Romantic Times The First Cut Is The DeepestCovert operations are what Val Janos is all about. The man is mysterious and sinister, and lethally hot. Only Tamara can understand the strange intensity that drives him to win at all costs--and only she can match it.Val has one weak spot: Imre, the frail old man who befriended him when he was a scared, hungry kid abandoned on the streets of Budapest. But Daddy Novak knows about Imre, and Imre's head is on the block if Val doesn't deliver Tam up to Novak's tender mercies. . .A white-hot passion explodes when Tam and Val get too close. They both have too much to be afraid of, too much to hide. And now, for the first time, too much to lose. . .Praise for Shannon McKenna and Her Novels"Full of turbocharged sex scenes, this action-packed novel is sure to be a crowd pleaser."--Publishers Weekly on Edge Of Midnight "Highly creative. . .erotic sex and constant danger." --Romantic Times on Hot Night (4 ½-star review and a Top Pick)"Aims for the heart with scorching precision." --Publishers Weekly Extreme DangerOne Taste Of DangerSkinny-dipping in a stranger's pool--it's as close to reckless as good girl Becca Cattrell has ever been. But the house Becca picked for her midnight swim just changed owners. And her harmless escapade has landed her at the mercy of a brutal, terrifying organization who'll make sure she doesn't live to tell a soul.Can Cost YouThe most gorgeous woman Nick Ward has ever laid eyes on is also the worst luck he's ever had. Becca's presence at this top-secret meeting place won't just destroy the undercover operation he's been working on, it's liable to get them both killed. But to his surprise, Becca isn't running away--from the danger or from him. . .EverythingBecca knows she should be scared. Instead, she's discovering just how fearless she can be when innocent lives are at stake and white-hot desire is running through her veins. And she'll need every ounce of that courage as she and Nick face off against an enemy more powerful and more ruthless than she could ever imagine. . .Praise for Shannon McKenna and her novels. . ."Super-sexy suspense! Shannon McKenna does it again." --Cherry AdairBehind Closed DoorsSurveillance expert Seth Mackey knows everything about the women his millionaire boss Victor Lazar toys with--and tosses aside. But Lazar's latest plaything, Raine Cameron, is different. Beautiful. Vulnerable. And innocent. Just looking at her triggers a white-hot passion Seth can barely control as night after night, he watches her on a dozen different video screens. Raine is pure temptation, but Seth can't slip up: he's convinced Lazar had his half-brother murdered. His secret investigation--and his life--are on the line. But then he finds out that Raine may be Lazar's next victim. . .Raine knows she's being watched--but no one can see the secrets in her heart. She has reasons of her own to seek revenge on Victor Lazar, and she will, despite her fear--and the distracting presence of Seth Mackey. His fiercely masculine good looks and animal sensuality stir her most erotic fantasies when she's alone. . .and lead her to a bold plan. Offering her body to him, surrendering totally to his ruthless desire, might well push her beyond all emotional limits--and beyond fear itself.Hot NightIn The Crosshairs. . .Abby Maitland just landed a dazzling exhibit of priceless Spanish treasure for the museum--and someone would kill for it. Whether she likes it or not, Zan Duncan has to protect her. But Abby's mesmerized by Zan's untamed strength and very sexual vibe. From the long dark hair, the thick, hard muscles, and the black leather jacket right on down to the honed fighting skills and the tattoos, Zan is a master of subtle s...
Shanty Gold (Daughters of Ireland)
by Jeanne Charters&“Charters interweaves many important topics—immigration, civil rights, women&’s rights—into her exciting novel . . . An evocative portrait of South Boston.&” —Kirkus Reviews After the deaths of her mother and infant sister during Ireland&’s Great Famine, thirteen-year-old Mary Boland makes her way to the Queenstown harbor and onto a coffin ship bound for America. But what happens during her transatlantic passage is enough to quash the strongest of dreams. After being assaulted by crewmembers, Mary thinks of ending her life—until a young Black slave named Kamua comes to her rescue . . . Forming a bond as strong as siblings, Mary and Kam reach Boston, determined to forge their own paths. No longer an innocent soul, Mary trusts no one, putting her faith in her own instincts. It is on the teeming streets of South Boston that she&’ll find a new home and a new purpose as a midwife, helping poverty-stricken women survive their pregnancies. And it is in this city, full of possibility, where Mary&’s heart will heal, and find the strength to survive the harsh choices she is forced to make, and grow into a woman true to herself . . . &“The story of a young Irish girl&’s struggles told with an authentic, historically accurate voice.&” —Sallie Bissell, author of the Mary Crow series &“To read Shanty Gold is to immerse oneself in a wild ride of discovery, romance, and the search for a new way of life. . . . A tale that will grab your heart and senses, with twists and turns along the way.&” —Susan Blexrud, author of the Fang series
Shanxing's Dream Life: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Lao YaoJingThe blue sky, the blue water, the rows of fields, the rows of vegetables, and the fresh air and the fragrance of the grass — this was the life that the apricot once dreamed of, but when he was inside it, it was no longer the same feeling. His family wasn't ruined, but he still couldn't get enough food. His mother was sick, and his brother was still young. How was he going to deal with the six year old Little Hill Apricot?
Shanxing's Dream Life: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Lao YaoJingThe blue sky, the blue water, the rows of fields, the rows of vegetables, and the fresh air and the fragrance of the grass — this was the life that the apricot once dreamed of, but when he was inside it, it was no longer the same feeling. His family wasn't ruined, but he still couldn't get enough food. His mother was sick, and his brother was still young. How was he going to deal with the six year old Little Hill Apricot?
Shanxing's Dream Life: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Lao YaoJingThe blue sky, the blue water, the rows of fields, the rows of vegetables, and the fresh air and the fragrance of the grass — this was the life that the apricot once dreamed of, but when he was inside it, it was no longer the same feeling. His family wasn't ruined, but he still couldn't get enough food. His mother was sick, and his brother was still young. How was he going to deal with the six year old Little Hill Apricot?
Shanxing's Dream Life: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Lao YaoJingThe blue sky, the blue water, the rows of fields, the rows of vegetables, and the fresh air and the fragrance of the grass — this was the life that the apricot once dreamed of, but when he was inside it, it was no longer the same feeling. His family wasn't ruined, but he still couldn't get enough food. His mother was sick, and his brother was still young. How was he going to deal with the six year old Little Hill Apricot?
The Shape of My Heart
by Ann AguirreCollege roommates find love and redemption on a road trip in this new adult romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of As Long as You Love Me.Some people wait decades to meet their soul mate. Courtney Kaufman suspects she met hers in high school—only to lose him at seventeen. Since then, Courtney’s social life has been a series of meaningless encounters, though she’s made a few close friends along the way. Especially her roommate, Max Cooper, who oozes damaged bad-boy vibes from every pore.Max knows about feeling lost—he’s been on his own since he was sixteen. Now it’s time to find out if he can ever go home again, and Courtney’s the only one he trusts to go with him. But the trip to Providence could change everything . . . It started out so simple. One misfit helping another. Now Max will do anything to show Courtney that for every heart that’s ever been broken, there’s another that can make it complete.Praise for I Want It That Way“A tender, sweet, and sexy story about how life—and falling love—can never be planned.” —Jennifer L. Armentrout, # 1 New York Times–bestselling author of Wait for You“New Adult storytelling with an elegant and refined voice that is entirely unique in the genre.” —Jay Crownover, New York Times–bestselling author
Shape of My Heart (The Heartthrob Series #3)
by LuAnn McLaneThe USA TODAY bestselling author of the Cricket Creek series returns with this third title in her fun and flirty Heartthrob series, following the quiet songwriter of the Heart brothers as he meets a feisty young adult author who may just be his match.Meet the Heart Brothers: formerly the members of the cult-phenomenon boy band Heartbeat, now they&’re all grown up and back together for one last reunion tour. Trends may come and go, but a group of sexy brothers with a penchant for song and dance never goes out of style... Jimmy Heart, affectionately known as the quiet one of the group, was never completely comfortable on stage. He prefers writing songs on his balcony in his high-rise condo overlooking the sea. But when a noisy neighbor moves in next door, Jimmy&’s muse goes on strike, leaving him no other choice but to confront Maggie Murphy and her little dog, too. But the sassy author of empowering novels for teen girls refuses to pipe down, creating an ongoing battle along with an underlying sizzling attraction they both can&’t deny. And when Jimmy learns that feisty Maggie has gone through emotional turmoil as a teen, he&’s touched by her bravery and he vows to show her the depth of his unconditional love. With her &“rich and unique voice&” (Romance Junkies), LuAnn McLane crafts another sweet and spirited novel that is perfect for fans of Anna Todd and Katy Evans.
The Shape of Water
by Guillermo Del Toro Daniel KrausThe Novel that’s accompanying Guillermo del Toro’s new movie The Shape of Water is no mere adaptation. Co-author Daniel Kraus’ book and the film tell the same story, of a mute woman who falls in love with an imprisoned and equally mute creature, in two very different ways.
The Shapeshifters: The Kiesha’ra of the Den of Shadows
by Amelia Atwater-RhodesFive shapeshifter novels-one fascinating read! Hawksong: Danica Shardae, an avian shapeshifter, will do anything in her power to stop the war that has raged between her people and the serpiente-even pretend to be in love with Zane Cobriana, the terrifying leader of her kind's greatest enemy, and accept him as her pair bond. But will Zane strike as swiftly and lethally as the cobra that is his second form? Snakecharm: A surprising union has brought peace to the avians and serpiente. Soon a child will be born to carry on their royal lines. But Syfka, an ancient falcon, is claiming that one of her people is hidden in the avian and serpiente land. Is Syfka's lost falcon just a ruse to stir up controversy among them? Falcondance: Nicias is a falcon, the son of two exiles from Ahnmik, and images of this distant island have always haunted his dreams. When his visions become more like reality, his parents send him back to the homeland-and a royal falcon-they've tried their best to forget. Wolfcry: Oliza Shardae Cobriana is heir to Wyvern's Court, home of the avians and serpiente, whose war with each other ended just before Oliza was born. But hatred is slow to die, and Oliza's serpiente suitor is found beaten in avian land. How can she be expected to lead a unified society if her people still cannot live peacefully together? Wyvernhail: Hai, daughter of a falcon mother and a deceased cobra father, is considered a mongrel by most, an ally by some, and a friend by few. When Hai's cousin abdicates the throne of Wyvern's Court, Hai has visions of destruction. Now she will do anything to protect her new home-even if it means betraying the very people who need her most.
Shards and Ashes
by Kelley Armstrong Melissa MarrThe world is gone, destroyed by human, ecological, or supernatural causes. Survivors dodge chemical warfare and cruel gods; they travel the reaches of space and inhabit underground caverns. Their enemies are disease, corrupt corporations, and one another; their resources are few, and their courage is tested. Powerful, original dystopian tales from nine bestselling authors offer bleak insight, prophetic visions, and precious glimmers of light among the shards and ashes of a ruined world. Stories from: Kelley Armstrong Rachel Caine Kami Garcia Nancy Holder Melissa Marr Beth Revis Veronica Roth Carrie Ryan Margaret Stohl
Shards of Hope: A Psy-Changeling Novel (Psy-Changeling Novel, A #14)
by Nalini SinghThe “smoldering heat, epic romance, and awesome action”* of Nalini Singh’s New York Times bestselling series continues as two Arrows find themselves caught in a chilling conspiracy that spans all three races… Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn’t welcome outsiders. And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she’s too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what. This time, even Aden’s passionate determination may not be enough—because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken…like Zaira.*Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author
Shards of Hope: Book 14 (The Psy-Changeling Series)
by Nalini SinghAwakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn't welcome outsiders. And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she's too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what. This time, even Aden's passionate determination may not be enough - because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken . . . like Zaira.Rich, dark, sumptuous and evocative . . . bestselling author Nalini Singh is back with a stunning, dark and passionate new tale.
Shards of Hope: Book 14 (The Psy-Changeling Series)
by Nalini SinghAwakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn't welcome outsiders. And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she's too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what. This time, even Aden's passionate determination may not be enough - because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken . . . like Zaira.Rich, dark, sumptuous and evocative . . . bestselling author Nalini Singh is back with a stunning, dark and passionate new tale.Read by Angela Dawe(p) Tantor 2017
Share No Secrets
by Carlene ThompsonAfter her husband died four years ago, Adrienne Reynolds and her teenage daughter Skye moved to the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. But their sense of safety is brutally shattered when Adrienne discovers the body of her best friend, Julianna, in an abandoned hotel. La Belle Riviere has a dark history, but Julianna's death is by far the most gruesome.When the elderly hotel caretaker is burned to death in his cottage on the hotel grounds, Adrienne knows that her friend's killer will do whatever it takes to keep his identity hidden. Even if that means coming after her and Skye . . .
Share the Darkness
by Jill MonroeHannah Garrett has always felt safe in the dark. It meant she never had to show people the truth. On the run from a man who wants to kill her, Hannah's learned to keep to herself and not get attached. . . . Until she meets Ward Coleman. Being around her sexy coworker has awakened a need she'd forgotten--and it's not just this heat wave that has Hannah hot and bothered. But she can't afford to get too close, especially when she's not sure she can trust him. What she doesn't know is that Ward is on to her and is determined to learn her secrets. And getting caught in a hot, dark elevator is the best place to find out all this undercover FBI agent needs to know.
Share the Moon (A Blue Moon Lake Romance #1)
by Sharon StruthSometimes trust is the toughest lesson to learn. Sophie Shaw is days away from signing a contract that will fulfill her dream of owning a vineyard. For her, it's a chance to restart her life and put past tragedies to rest. But Duncan Jamieson's counter offer blows hers out to sea. Duncan still finds Sophie as appealing as he had during boyhood vacations to the lake. Older and wiser now, he has his own reasons for wanting the land. His offer, however, hinges on a zoning change approval. Bribery rumors threaten the deal and make Sophie wary of Duncan, yet she cannot deny his appeal. When her journalistic research uncovers a Jamieson family secret, trust becomes the hardest lesson for them both."Heart-tugging small town romance with real emotion. Struth is an author to watch!" --Laura Drake, author of The Sweet Spot86,000 Words
The Shared Harvest
by D. W. MarchwellDoug Johnston is his brother Paul's primary caregiver. Though Paul's disease dictates he shouldn't live past the age of twenty-five, Paul's thirtieth birthday is a few months away. The brothers have only had each other since their mother passed away years earlier and their father left shortly after Paul's diagnosis with Becker's muscular dystrophy. Though mostly happy with his life, Doug would love to be in a relationship, but he won't settle for anyone but the perfect man. Carson Oliver used to be the man everyone recognized and wanted, But when the top-rated DIY program he hosted was canceled in the late 90s, he sought comfort in food... lots of food. While he owns a landscaping business and family farm, he doesn't think life has much more to offer than working and taking care of his ailing mother. When he meets Doug, the attraction is immediate. It is aided by an important role Carson once played in Doug and Paul's lives--one Carson doesn't remember but they've never forgotten. When Carson doesn't believe anyone can possibly want him the way he is, Doug sets out to prove him wrong. With the assistance of his enthusiastic brother, Carson's unrestrained mother, and her crazy cat, Doug just might get the job done.
A Shared Range (Stories from the Range #1)
by Andrew GreyStories from the Range: Book OneAfter a year in medical school, Dakota Holden returned home to take care of the family business full time and help his father cope with multiple sclerosis. Devoted to his family, Dakota allows himself just one week of vacation a year, which he spends in some exotic location having all the fun he can stand. On his last vacation, a cruise, Dakota struck up a friendship with Phillip Reardon, and it fills an important role in Dakota’s life.So when Phillip decides to take Dakota up on his invitation to visit the ranch, Dakota is happy to see him and meet his veterinarian friend, Wally Schumacher. Despite Wally’s inclination to help the wolves Dakota’s men shoot to protect the cattle, he and Dakota find they have a lot in common, including a fierce attraction. But they’ll have to decide if the Wyoming range is big enough for Dakota’s cattle, Wally’s wolves, and their love.
Shared Revelations
by Andrew GreyIt's the sixties, but that doesn't mean it's easy to be different. Eddie Baronski spent his high school years looking out for his partially deaf friend, Jack Emmons. Now that they've graduated, they spend their free time at Green Bay's newly renamed Lambeau Field, taking in the practices. When Eddie's crush, Johnny Grant, a new Packers team member, offers him a ride home, Eddie thinks it's the start of a grand romance. But Johnny and Eddie may not be on the same page, and love--true love--sometimes comes from an unexpected quarter.
Shares the Darkness
by J. R. LindermuthJan Kepler and Swatara Creek Police Office Flora Vastine were neighbors and schoolmates, but never close. When Jan, a school teacher, avid birder and niece of a fellow officer, goes missing and is found dead in a nearby tract of woods, Flora finds herself thrust into the middle of an examination of the other woman's life, as she searches for clues. As usual, the police have more than one crime to deal with. There's illegal timbering and a series of vehicle thefts taking up their time.And there are other issues to deal with. Flora is concerned there's some shakiness in her relationship with Cpl. Harry Minnich, who seems to be making a lot of secretive phone calls. Still, Flora maintains focus on the murder, and despite evidence implicating other suspects, the odd behavior of another former classmate rouses Flora's suspicion. Flora's probing opens personal wounds, as she observes the cost of obsessive love and tracks down the killer.